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Expert takes down Japan's arguments for claiming Dokdo Island

Oct. 25 is Dokdo Day, when Emperor Gojong in 1900 issued Imperial Decree No. 41 declaring the islands of Dokdo and Ulleungdo part of the Korean Empire.

Oct 21, 2025

Useful tips for making Chuseok holiday more enjoyable and rewarding

Sep 11, 2019

All 24 crew rescued from capsized Korean ship off Georgia coast

Sep 10, 2019

Japanese legal experts call forced laborer issue 'human rights violation'

Sep 09, 2019

Video profiles Japan's use of forced labor during WWII

Sep 04, 2019

Restaurateur in Laos runs lone crusade to protect sovereignty over Dokdo

Sep 03, 2019

Japanese civic drive against export curbs on Korea nearing 10,000 signatures

Sep 03, 2019

Giant mural at Incheon port named finalist for US IDEA Design Awards

Aug 30, 2019

Japan must show 'sincere, consistent contrition' toward Koreans: US scholar

Aug 26, 2019